The Bandhavgarh National Park has sent a plan for tiger conservation to the Madhya Pradesh Government. “The draft of the scheme has been sent to Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden in compliance with the directives of the Supreme Court," said Bandhavgarh National Park Director lK Choudhary.
He said the scheme will aid in the conservation of not only tigers but also other wild animals. The number of tiger cubs had reached 22 in the park with the birth of two cubs in the past two months.
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday visited the park along with his family members. He is lodged in Taj Resort. Thackeray, who has been accorded the status of state guest, has refused to avail facilities from the State Government.